bahrainthismonth.com | JUNE 2026 SPORTS 72 Golden Run Bahrain recorded its strongest-ever performance at the 4th GCC Games in Doha, securing a record 25 gold medals and reinforcing the Kingdom’s growing strength across regional sport. Bahrain concluded the 4th GCC Games in Doha with 63 medals overall, including 25 gold, 22 silver and 16 bronze medals, marking the Kingdom’s highest-ever gold medal tally at the competition. Across athletics, volleyball, handball, shooting, table tennis, padel and archery, Bahraini athletes delivered performances that kept the Kingdom among the leading nations throughout the Games. Athletics once again emerged as Bahrain’s strongest discipline. In a single athletics session alone, the national team secured five gold medals, alongside three silver medals and one bronze medal, reinforcing Bahrain’s long-standing reputation in middle and long-distance competition. Several athletes delivered standout performances during the Games. Raihanah Garoubah produced one of Bahrain’s strongest displays, while Aisha Abdulla added to the medal tally through a composed showing on the track. Nelly Koriri continued Bahrain’s success in distance running with a commanding performance, while Abdikani Hamid also played a major role in the athletics campaign. Among the defining moments of the Games was Bahrain’s victory in the women’s 4x400 metre relay. The result marked another significant achievement for women’s sport in the Kingdom. Bahrain also secured gold medals in the men’s 5000 metres and women’s 1500 metres, further underlining its strength in athletics competition. Beyond the track, Bahrain achieved major success in team sports. The national men’s volleyball team secured gold following a disciplined campaign against strong regional rivals, while the handball teams added further gold medals to Bahrain’s overall tally. Table tennis also delivered strong results for Bahrain, with national players securing gold medals against some of the region’s leading competitors. Bahraini shooters enjoyed a successful tournament as well, collecting multiple podium finishes and highlighting the continued development of shooting sports within the Kingdom. In padel and archery, Bahrain continued its run of success across multiple disciplines, securing additional gold medals and reflecting the depth of the national sporting programme. The spread of medals across different sports reinforced Bahrain’s ability to compete consistently at a high regional level. Bahrain’s 22 silver medals and 16 bronze medals further reflected the consistency of the national delegation throughout the competition. Strong performances across swimming, cycling, combat sports and team events ensured the Kingdom remained among the top-performing nations from start to finish. The results in Doha reflected the continued investment and support directed towards Bahrain’s sporting sector in recent years. The Games also highlighted a generation of Bahraini athletes continuing to raise standards on regional and international stages. As the GCC Games concluded, Bahrain departed Doha with its highest-ever gold medal tally and one of the strongest overall campaigns in the Kingdom’s sporting history.
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